obtrusive
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obtrusive
- /əbˈtɹuːsɪv/ UK
- /ɒb-/ UK
- /əbˈtɹusɪv/ US
- /ɑb-/ US
Rhymes with -uːsɪv
Where it comes from
PIE word
*h₁epi
From Latin obtrūsus + English -ive (suffix meaning ‘of the nature of’, forming adjectives). Obtrūsus is the perfect passive participle of obtrūdō, a variant of obstrūdō (“to push, shove, or thrust against or into”), from ob- (prefix meaning ‘against; towards’) + trūdō (“to push, shove, or thrust”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *trewd- (“to push; to thrust”)).
adjective more obtrusive · most obtrusive
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Of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.
The office manager is an unpleasantly obtrusive individual.
Similar: intrusive, overassertive, overbearing, sharp-elbowed, authoritarian, autocratic, bossy, coercive, commanding, controlling, demanding, despotic · Opposite: inobtrusive, nonobtrusive, unobtrusive
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Of a thing: noticeable or prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
He has an obtrusive forehead.
Similar: in-your-face, ostentatious · Opposite: discreet, inobtrusive, nonobtrusive, unobtrusive
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Protruding or sticking out, especially in a way that obstructs.
The facade of the building was ornamented with obtrusive sculpted designs.
Similar: bulging, jutting, exserted, extuberant, obtrusive, outstanding, projecting, projectory, prominent, promontorial, protruding, protuberant · Opposite: inobtrusive, nonobtrusive, unobtrusive
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adj of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering — see also pushy
| Deutsch | aufdringlich, penetrant |
|---|---|
| Italiano | invadente, importuno, indiscreto |
adj of a thing: noticeable or prominent, especially in a displeasing way
| Español | obtrusivo, obtruso |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | auffällig, (negativ) wahrnehmbar |
| Italiano | sporgente |
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